MIDDLE EAST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

What MIDDLE EAST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL does

Middle East International School (MIS) is a privately held, K-12 college-preparatory school in Doha, Qatar, founded in 1994 by Chairman Salem Rashid Thani Al-Mohanadi. The school delivers an American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards and California Standards, spanning Kindergarten (KG1/KG2) through Grade 12, and serves approximately 880 students drawn from more than 50 nationalities on a single campus in Mesaimeer/Al Mamoura with a designed capacity of about 900 students. MIS holds dual accreditation — international via NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and national via QNSA (Qatar National School Accreditation) — and is an authorized College Board AP, PSAT, and IELTS Test Center offering 19 Advanced Placement courses. The school is led by Head of School Dr. Tammie Jo Smith (doctorate from University of Pennsylvania) and supported by 266 total staff, with 80+ teaching faculty of whom more than 45% hold a master's degree or doctorate.

The core product is the K-12 Education Program, supplemented by AP Courses, a Home Education Program (online, for American citizens aged 12+ priced at 30% of regular tuition), a Special Education Needs (SEN) Program with individualized education plans, and an ESL Program. Technology infrastructure comprises interactive whiteboards, ICT labs, robotics rooms, science labs, MAP standardized testing for KG2, and Google Classroom for the home-education track. Class sizes are deliberately capped at roughly 25 students (about 22 in high school), and small-class instruction is paired with college guidance beginning in Grade 9.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition fees, collected in two terms (September and February), with supplementary streams from a one-time non-refundable registration fee (QAR 2,550), application/placement fees (QAR 102–204), optional transportation, uniform sales, and the home education program. MIS markets through its website, Facebook (MIS1994), Instagram (misschool1994), on-campus tours during school hours, and an alumni network launched in June 2024. The school is family-owned with a Board of Trustees that includes a retired US educator, a US school-law attorney, and the founding Dean of Science and Engineering at HBKU; no private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment ownership is disclosed.

Name

MIDDLE EAST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Legal name

Middle East International School

Website

https://misqatar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Middle East International School is a privately held K-12 college-preparatory school in Doha, Qatar, founded in 1994, offering an American curriculum (Common Core + California Standards) to roughly 880 students from 50+ nationalities, with dual NEASC/QNSA accreditation and 19 AP courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), Academic Support, Tutoring & Language Support for Enrolled Overseas Secondary Students (EDAIAHAK)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• International school
• College preparatory
• American curriculum
• Private education

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged per academic year. Tuition varies by grade level (Grades 6-12 with different rates). Collected in two terms - first term in September, second term in February.
2. Application/Placement Fee: Non-refundable fee charged when student is called for admission test. QAR 204 for Grades 1-12, QAR 102 for KG applicants.
3. Registration Fee: One-time non-refundable registration fee of QAR 2,550 to secure seat reservation.
4. Transportation: Transportation services offered as optional add-on, managed through Accounts Office.
5. Uniform Sales: School uniforms available for purchase from designated uniform vendor with school logo.
6. Home Education Program: Online education program at 30% of regular tuition fee, including books and some resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Middle East International School is a private K-12 college-preparatory school in Doha, Qatar, delivering an American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards and California Standards from Kindergarten (KG1) through Grade 12. The school serves approximately 880+ students from 50+ nationalities and supplements its core academic program with Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Special Education Needs (SEN) support, an English as a Second Language (ESL) program, and an online Home Education program for American citizens unable to attend in person.

Product overview

Middle East International School (MIS) is a private K-12 college-preparatory institution in Doha, Qatar, offering a unified American curriculum program from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The core offering is the K-12 Education Program aligned with Common Core State Standards and California Standards. This is supplemented by Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college-level rigor, an ESL Program for English-language acquisition, and a SEN Program for inclusive education. MIS also offers a separate Home Education Program for American citizens unable to attend in-person classes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Program Comprehensive college-preparatory education from Kindergarten (KG1/KG2) through Grade 12, offering an American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards and California Standards for students from diverse nationalities.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Students gain admission to top universities worldwide including Cornell, UCLA, Georgetown Qatar, Carnegie Mellon Qatar, Texas A&M Qatar, and many more international institutions.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)coreOthersInternational accreditation body providing NEASC accreditation to MIS. This accreditation demonstrates that MIS meets high standards for educational quality and is recognized by colleges and universities worldwide, particularly in the United States.
• Qatar Ministry of EducationcoreOthersGovernment accreditation (QNSA) and regulatory oversight. MIS follows MOE curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History. School operates under Qatar 2030 Vision alignment.
• Sister Schools in USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with sister schools in the USA creates international opportunities for students through virtual travel, field trips, and cultural exchange programs.
• THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIS students regularly participate in THIMUN conferences and other Model UN competitions including Andrew MUN at Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown MUN, and local Qatar MUN conferences.
• Carnegie Mellon University QatarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIS hosts Andrew MUN at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar. University representatives participate in school university fairs and information sessions throughout the year.
• College BoardcoreOthersMIS is an authorized PSAT test center and offers AP courses administered by College Board. Students can take AP exams on campus for college credit.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American School of Doha: A private K-12 international school in Doha offering an American college-preparatory curriculum to expatriate and Qatari families. Closest direct peer to MIS given overlapping curriculum, target market, accreditation profile, and Doha geography.
• Qatar Academy Doha: A prestigious K-12 international school in Doha operated by Qatar Foundation, serving Qatari and expatriate families with an IB and American-influenced curriculum. Competes head-to-head with MIS for college-prep families in Doha.
• Doha College: A leading British-curriculum K-12 international school in Doha serving expatriate and local families. Comparable in scale and premium positioning; competes for the same expatriate family segment as MIS but offers a British rather than American curriculum.
• Compass International School Doha: A K-12 international school in Doha operated by Nord Anglia, serving expatriate families with multiple curricula pathways. Comparable size and positioning to MIS; competes directly in the mid-premium international school segment.
• Park House English School: A private K-12 international school in Doha offering British curriculum education to expatriate families. Similar size band and target demographic as MIS; competes for premium expatriate enrollment in Doha.
• Doha British School: A K-12 British-curriculum international school in Doha serving expatriate and Qatari families. Comparable in scale and demographic targeting to MIS; competes in the same Doha private international school market.
• Nord Anglia International School Qatar: An international K-12 school in Doha operated by Nord Anglia Education, offering British and IB pathways. Comparable premium international positioning with strong university placement focus, competing with MIS for Doha's expatriate families.
• International School of London Qatar: A private K-12 international school in Doha offering IB curriculum with a focus on multicultural, internationally mobile families. Similar in scale and target demographic to MIS; competes for premium expatriate enrollment.
• Lycée Bonaparte Doha: A French international K-12 school in Doha following the French national curriculum. Comparable scale and target expatriate-family demographic; competes for the same internationally-mobile family pool in Doha.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS World Academy Qatar: A premium K-12 international school in Doha operated by GEMS Education, one of the largest private school operators globally. Comparable to MIS in target market but with the scale, brand, and capital backing of a global education platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/misschool1994
• Facebookfacebook.com/MIS1994
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/middle-east-international-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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